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Darkhive Secures $21 Million to Boost Drone Manufacturing
San Antonio-based tech startup Darkhive has secured a $21 million investment to expand its drone manufacturing business. This latest funding round, led by cybersecurity-focused investment firm Ten Eleven Ventures, aims to support the company’s growth, fulfill Defense Department contracts, and…
NYPD Pushes for Authority to Control Drones Amid Terrorism Threats
The NYPD is ramping up its efforts to gain the authority to control unmanned drones, as the threat of drone-based terrorism looms large over cities like New York. With drones becoming increasingly common, the NYPD is pushing for the ability…
Whitehall Police Aim to Buy $49K Paladin Drone to Aid First Responders
Whitehall police are looking to buy a $49,000 drone to help first responders in their missions. The drone, which would be supplied by Paladin, a Texas-based company, is expected to provide quick intel, assist in search and recovery missions, and…
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Expands Drone Unit for Enhanced Public Safety
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department in West Virginia has recently expanded its drone unit, aiming to enhance public safety and protect officers. This move comes after the department obtained an additional Certificate of Authorization (COA) from the Federal Aviation Administration…
DJI Action 5 Pro, DJI Air 3S FCC, Drone Finds Missing Girl, Drone Incursions In Wildfire Ops
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We’ve got five stories for you this week: Let’s get started! DJI Action 5 Released DJI has released the new Action 5. It comes with a 1 sensor, the same size as the…
Drone Technology Aids Police in Capturing Fugitive in Sumner County
A drone in Sumner County played a crucial role in capturing a dangerous fugitive from Memphis. This story highlights the growing importance of drone technology, especially thermal drone technology, in law enforcement and emergency response. Drone Assists in Fugitive Capture…
Edmonton Airport Launches Phase Two of Commercial Drone Project
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Canada has kicked off phase two of its commercial drone project, launching a new drone route from YEG to Montana First Nation’s Akamihk Medical Clinic in the City of Leduc. This latest development, part of…
UAF’s Drone Program Soars with New Nenana Hangar
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) drone program has taken a major leap forward with the opening of a new hangar at Nenana Municipal Airport. The 4,800-square-foot facility, completed in early fall 2024, marks a significant milestone for UAF’s Alaska…
DJI Action 5 Pro: Everything You Need To Know About This Action Camera
This new action camera has more dynamic range than any other action camera on the market. It has incredibly good handheld stabilization, nearly unbelievable low-light performance for an action camera, and has a 10-bit log color profile that you can…
DJI Air 3S Pricing Leaked: New Drone on the Horizon
Drone enthusiasts, get ready for the latest addition to DJI’s lineup. Pricing details for the upcoming DJI Air 3S have been leaked by Igor Bogdanov on X (formerly Twitter), giving us a sneak peek at what to expect from this…
DJI Air 3S Now Available for Registration in Japan: Release imminent
The DJI Air 3S drone is now officially available for selection on the Japanese government’s drone registration website, according to a post by Sara-cool*Drone, Gadget on X. Typically this means that the drone would be released in the next few…
Medical Drone Delivery: A Game-Changer for London’s NHS
In a groundbreaking move, urgent blood samples will soon be zipping through the skies of London via electric drones. This innovative medical delivery service, a partnership between Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Apian, and Wing, aims to speed…